Posts by s.metcalf

It's not just about iPod's dominance in the digital music player market, but that it's starting to break down the barriers many PC users feel towards Apple. If they feel comfortable and happy with their iPod why not with a Mac? We all...

Does this update improve folder organisation?? I've found the way iPhoto stores photos to be a bit annoying...in a series of nested numbered folders that don't mean anything with seemingly no organisation in the photos they contain... ...

Quote: Originally posted by PB This means that 2D operations, like resizing, will be performed by the graphics chip. Quartz 2D Extreme is expected to run 2-100 times faster than software Quartz 2D we have today in Panther. Another...

I want to take some screenshots of a DVD playing in DVD Player but I was disappointed to find that (as of Panther?) Grab won't let you take any shots while DVD Player is open Does anyone kow of a good alternative to Grab that will let...

Quote: Originally posted by Hobbes So, what, did IT Inquirer get special permission from Apple to post their 15-or-so-part series on Tiger, full of screenshots....? They probably got permission to use the same ones already...

Hmm, I got 157.25 with my iMac 1.8 512Mb 160Gb HD. If you take out the disk test it goes up to 174.49! I wonder why the disk test scores seem to be a bit low. Still, I'm happy with the overall performance. I would never run it less...

In terms of longevity (like 4-5 years), a dual processor Powermac G5 will do you much better. I'd avoid spending big bucks on a portable. It'll also give you far better performance than the current lineup of Powerbook G4s. If I were...

I was considering partitining the 160Gb drive on my new iMac when it gets delivered, but reading these comments makes me think why bother? I guess I thought it would be useful in terms of re-installing the system not to have to back up...

If you've got a laptop, be sure to turn bluetooth off when you're not using a wireless mouse/keyboard to save battery life because I found it would connect my mouse even if it was in a bag in the next room! Quote: Originally posted...

Quote: Originally posted by s.metcalf Can't wait to get it, 10 days and counting... Hmmm.. 10 days turned into 3.5 weeks, but its status is "Shipped from Apple's warehouses" and is with the courier company I think. Was...